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14k Black Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Austin, TX
A distinctive modern ring crafted of textured 14k white gold featuring a remarkable black star
Category

Vintage 1950s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone: 4marquise sapphires .25pts. other stones: 3 round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold 2.52 CT Teal Australian Sapphire Ring with Half Moon Diamond Accents
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Teal Australian Sapphire Bezel Ring Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Stone: Teal Sapphire Stone Weight: 2.52
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Green Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphire, Chrome Diopside and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold ring with natural sapphire, chrome diopside and diamonds. September birthstone
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Lake Worth, FL
14K White gold ladies ring with oval cut sapphire and small diamond accents. Weighs 4.2 grams, size
Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This incredible ring is made in 14k yellow gold with a rich blue sapphire and sparkly white
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scattered Diamond and Sapphire Ring 14K White Gold Women Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring Gift in 14K Gold is a sign of pure love. It's a statement ring of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.5 Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.3 grams
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and 0.65ct Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and 0.65ct Sapphire Ring, a refined vintage ring showcasing a
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Lotus Ring with Garnet, Sapphires and Diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lotus 14 k solid gold ring with natural garnet, sapphires and diamonds. January birthstone. Metal
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold Art Deco diamond and sapphire 3 stone ring with diamond accents. The center stone is
Category

Vintage 1920s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Lily calla 14k gold ring with sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Lily calla gold ring. 14 kt gold ring with sapphire and diamonds. Pear sapphire gold ring. Flower
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
collection of fine antique rings. Material: 12ct gold; natural yellow sapphire; old mine cut diamonds.
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage style 14k gold ring with blue sapphire and diamonds
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k solid gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds. September birthstone ring. 14k solid gold
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.05ct Sapphire Ring and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring features a vivid 1.05ct deep blue
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Sapphire engagement ring. September
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
Blue sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
$613 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Yellow sapphire, side diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval sapphire ring. Sapphire engagement ring
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Bypass Channel Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k white gold ring. This pretty bypass swirl ring is a cluster set with a curved row of square
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14k Star Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful star sapphire ring! Crafted in 14k white gold, this ring features a bezel-set 2.5ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Gold Pink Sapphire and Diamond Coil Band Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual 14K gold overlapping coil ring with a heart-shaped, faceted pink sapphire and a row on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Stackable Band/Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Expertly crafted and elegant, our Sapphire and Diamond 14k White Gold Band/Ring features intricate
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.08ct Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
dimensions measure 12mm x 12mm.This brand new 14K White Gold 0.08ct Diamond and Sapphire Heart Ring comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring MF23-120324
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This exquisite ring will add a pop of color to any ensemble. At the center of the 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Webster, SD
This high set sapphire and diamond ring is not only pleasing to the eye, it's also comfortable
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14K Gold Three Stone Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 14K gold diamond and sapphire three stone ring. The makers mark is Libco. Ring size UK L
Category

Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s ring in 14K yellow gold showcases a vibrant, bezel-set 2-carat oval cabochon
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Graceful Sapphire Diamond Crossover Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
This graceful ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features a sophisticated crossover design set
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring 14k White Gold. The center blue sapphire weights approx
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1.15 carat Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K white gold blue sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a genuine earth mined round
Category

Late 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 14K yellow gold halo ring celebrates timeless elegance and the artistry of fine
Category

2010s American Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow and pink sapphire 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold sapphires and diamond ring. September birthstone ring. Open ended ring with yellow and
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow and pink sapphire 14k gold ring
Yellow and pink sapphire 14k gold ring
$510 Sale Price / item
46% Off
1.50 Carat Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Gold Flower Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Flower Ring The ring is 14K White and Yellow Gold There are 1.00 Carats in Diamonds G VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White...

14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Natural Sapphire Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Natural Sapphire Ring Size 4.75 This gorgeous sapphire and
Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14k white gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bark Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Gresha signature bark ring with 5mm blue sapphire weighing .50pts. and 10 diamonds
Category

2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Venice, CA
A beautiful period piece from the Art Deco era, this 14k white gold ring has all the classic
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds and Pearls, Flower Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 kt solid gold Floral ring with natural oval sapphires, diamonds, emeralds and pearls. September
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire 14k gold ring. Oval Sapphire ring. Sapphire gold ring. Sapphire vintage ring. Sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Sapphire 14k Gold Ring, Oval Sapphire Ring, Sapphire Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sapphire 14k gold ring. Oval Sapphire ring. Sapphire gold ring. Sapphire vintage ring. Sapphire
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1.36ctw Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire,1 oval cut 7 x 5 mm approximately 1 total carat diamond, 12 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Halo
Located in Bloomington, MN
Dazzling Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold Halo Introducing our captivating Sapphire
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5 Carat Princess Cut Diamond 1 Ct Blue Sapphire Flip Ring 14 K Gold, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Ring 14 K White Gold Unique Flip ring You can wear as all diamond ring or you can wear as diamond and
Category

2010s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.98ctw Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 6.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: sapphire, 1 oval 8 x 6 mm approximately 1.7 carat diamond round brilliant, 28 stones 1.2 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond, Emerald Ruby and Sapphire Ring
Located in New York, NY
sparkle. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the ring bears clear hallmarks inside the shank. A luxurious
Category

1990s American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k white gold and features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond 14k White and Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white and yellow gold Pink Sapphire: 12 round cut = 0.18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Australian Parti Sapphire Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14K White Gold Center Stone: Australian Parti Sapphire Center Stone Weight: 1.11 Carat Side
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond, Emeralds And Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold Diamond, Emeralds and Sapphires cocktail ring. It depicts a crown like
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Berlin, DE
Refined Brilliance – 14K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Deep Blue Sapphires This exceptionally
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamonds, Opal And Sapphires Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold diamonds, opal and sapphires cocktail ring. The ring forms a flower. This
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring 8.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' sapphire and diamond ring in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 8.7 grams. The
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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Ring Weight: 4.82 grams Ring Size: 6.25 (Free
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 3.7 Grams ​ ​Sapphire Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Levian 14k Rose Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Le Vian
Located in Lexington, KY
This fun and sparkly ring is made by LeVian in 14k rose gold and features bright white diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in București, București
between sapphire and diamond, making this ring an exquisite choice for those who appreciate beauty with
Category

2010s Romanian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Sapphire Diamonds Ring Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 - 7.75 (Ring Size) 1.9
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cocktail Ring Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Blue Sapphire ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

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14k Sapphire And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 14k sapphire and diamond ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3204 vintage or 4348 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect 14k sapphire and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing 14k sapphire and diamond ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Roshe Jewels, Natkina and Daizy Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 14k sapphire and diamond ring featuring sapphire from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a 14k sapphire and diamond ring, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 14k Sapphire And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a 14k sapphire and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $285,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,130.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.